What are 3 basic structures of viruses?
The three basic structures of viruses are:
1. Helical: In this structure, the capsid proteins are arranged in a helical pattern around the RNA genome. Examples of helical viruses include tobacco mosaic virus and influenza virus.
2. Icosahedral: In this structure, the capsid proteins are arranged in a symmetrical, 20-sided shape around the RNA or DNA genome. Examples of icosahedral viruses include herpes simplex virus and adenovirus.
3. Complex: In this structure, the capsid proteins are arranged in a more complex pattern that does not fit into either the helical or icosahedral categories. Examples of complex viruses include poxvirus and bacteriophage.
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